1. Student's full name:Nguyen Thi Hue:
2. Gender:Female
3. Date of birth:15/10/1979
4. Place of birth:Phu Hung commune, district of Y Yen, Nam Dinh province
5. Decision to recognize student number:4058/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:
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7. Thesis topic name:Symbolic meanings of the colors “White”, “Black”, “Gray” in Vietnamese words (compared to English)
8. Major:Vietnam Studies; Code: 8310630.01
9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Tran Thi Hien – Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
10. Summary of thesis results:
The thesis analyzes the symbolic meaning of the three colors white, black, and gray in Vietnamese, compared with English.
The results show significant similarities in the way the two languages use color as symbols: white symbolizes purity, nobility and clarity but also has negative connotations; black is often associated with bad luck, cruelty, and vice; gray represents intelligence, monotony, or lack of vitality. However, each language has differences that reflect its own cultural characteristics: White in Vietnamese culture is associated with virtue and loss, while in English it also symbolizes hypocrisy and uselessness. Black in Vietnamese represents beauty and nobility, which is rarely seen in English. Gray in English is associated with politics, ambiguity, and the purchasing power of the elderly, which is not found in Vietnamese.
The study confirms that the symbolic meaning of colors is both universal and deeply influenced by history, culture and society, and opens up further research on colors in language and culture.
11. Practical application:This study provides additional knowledge for teaching about Vietnamese culture and Vietnamese language, raising awareness about the relationship between language, culture and color.
12. Further research directions:
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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name:Nguyen Thi Hue
2. Sex:Female
3. Date of birth: 15/10/1979
4. Place of birth: Phu Hung commune, district of Y Yen, Nam Dinh province
5. Admission decision number:4058/QD-XHNV Date: December 28, 2022
6. Changes in academic process:
7. Official thesis title: Symbolic meanings of the colors: white, black, gray in Vietnamese (in comparison with those in English)
8. Major:Vietnamese Studies. Code: 8310630.01
9. Supervisors:PhD Tran Thi Hien, Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and Language, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis analyzes the symbolic meanings of the three colors white, black, and gray in Vietnamese, in comparison with English.
The findings reveal significant similarities in how the two languages use colors as symbols: white represents purity, nobility, and clarity, but also carries negative connotations; black is often associated with bad luck, malice, or vices; and gray symbolizes intelligence, monotony, or lifelessness. However, each language also demonstrates differences that reflect distinct cultural characteristics: in Vietnamese culture, white is linked to chastity and loss, whereas in English, it can also symbolize hypocrisy or uselessness. Black in Vietnamese conveys beauty and nobility, which is less emphasized in English. Meanwhile, gray in English is associated with politics, ambiguity, and the purchasing power of older people, which does not appear in Vietnamese.
The study confirms that the symbolic meanings of colors are both universal and deeply influenced by history, culture, and society. It also opens avenues for further research into the symbolism of colors in language and culture.
11. Practical applicability, if any:This study provides additional knowledge for teaching about Vietnamese culture and language, enhancing awareness of the relationship between language, culture, and colors.
12. Further research directions, if any:
13. Thesis-related publications:
